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Deccan Herald
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The residents demanded to check his identity verifications, like PAN and Aadhar cards, and even away took his phone until his innocence was proven.
News18
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UP Police Recruitment 2025: Application Underway For 4542 Posts, Register By Sept 11
Last Updated: UP Police Recruitment: The application process will continue until Sept 11. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid any issues. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has announced a recruitment drive for a total of 4542 vacancies for Sub Inspector and equivalent posts. This includes positions in Civil Police, PAC, UP SSF, and Mahila PAC Corps. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to join and serve in the UP Police. The application process has commenced and will continue until September 11, 2025. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid any issues. Civil Police: 4242 posts of Sub Inspector. PAC: 135 posts of Platoon Commander (equivalent to Sub Inspector). UP SSF: 60 posts of Platoon Commander (equivalent to Sub Inspector). Women PAC Corps: 106 posts of Women Platoon Commander (equivalent to Sub Inspector) in Badaun, Lucknow, and Gorakhpur. All categories of candidates will receive a three-year age relaxation for this recruitment. This relaxation is a one-time provision to encourage more applicants. All candidates must complete a One Time Registration (OTR) before applying. The OTR process began on July 31, 2025, and over 350,000 candidates have already registered. OTR is free and available on the official UP Police Recruitment Board website. Applications are accepted online only. The application form will capture a live photo of the candidate. Biometric information (photo, fingerprint, and iris) will be recorded at all stages, and E-KYC via Aadhar card is mandatory. UP Police Recruitment 2025: Selection Process The selection process involves multiple stages. Candidates must first pass a written examination assessing their basic abilities and knowledge. Subsequently, there will be document verification and a physical standard test (DV/PST), which includes checking documents and assessing physical parameters. Physical ability will be evaluated in the physical test. If a candidate is found using steroids, stimulants, or narcotics during the physical test, their candidature will be cancelled immediately, and legal action will be taken. Detailed information regarding recruitment, eligibility criteria, application process, and other guidelines is available on the official UP Police Recruitment Board website Candidates are advised to check the website regularly. view comments First Published: August 13, 2025, 13:54 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
